With millions of buyers entering the property market in 2025, many will wonder how long it can take to complete the purchase of a new home.
This is of even greater importance for those selling a home as part of an onward property purchase. Long or stalled chains can cause property sales to fall through entirely, so it is vital for both buyers and sellers that house sales are timed well and managed effectively.
A recent market survey(1) shows a significant mismatch between the length of time home movers expect a property to take to sell and the reality.
Over 80% of sellers expect their property transactions to be completed in three months or less, but only 43% of homes go from under offer to completion in under three months. It is almost as likely (43%) that a property will take up to six months to sell.
Sellers must align their expectations with the reality of selling a home and plan accordingly. This is especially true if they are selling as part of an onward move, need to secure the funds from their sale quickly, or hope to beat the April stamp duty deadline.
The average time for a typical home to sell in the UK is 185 days (just over six months)(2). This is around double the time most sellers anticipate when approaching the market.
Between the beginning of October and the end of December 2024, the average time it took for Edward Mellor properties to sell was 134 days(3) (around four months), shaving two months from the average time it takes to sell a home – time which could be spent moving into your next property.
This is why so many property owners trust Edward Mellor to sell their homes. By selling more properties locally than our nearest competitor(4), Edward Mellor is the leading agent to take your home from FOR SALE to SOLD.
To find out more, simply contact our friendly and professional team to arrange a free property valuation using the link below.
Property auctions are becoming an increasingly popular option for sellers who need to guarantee the quick sale of their home.
By selling at auction with Edward Mellor, vendors can reduce their selling time from months to just weeks.
Sellers also benefit from the security of taking control of their property’s value by setting a reserve price at the minimum they are prepared to accept before the auction takes place. This is ideal for clients who need to secure the true value of their property.
Once the property has sold, vendors can expect the funds from the transaction to appear in their accounts in as little as 28 days.
If this sounds like the right solution for your home, simply contact our team using the link below to book a free appraisal.
*Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, Property Academy Home Moving Trends Survey 2024, Zoopla
** Based on Edward Mellor completed sales figures
*** Zoopla – How Long Does it Take to Sell a House?
**** Data from Rightmove based on sales (subject to contract) 28.06.24 – 14.11.24 in Edward Mellor core areas.
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